Recruitment Consultant

Job Description

Education Recruitment Consultant Start date: Immediately
The Education Specialists are a leading education consultancy
operating from offices across the North West of the UK. We have an
exceptional reputation as being the market leaders for providing
recruitment services for schools and colleges seeking temporary and
permanent staff.
Each of our offices has a team of experienced, hardworking individuals
who are dedicated to providing an outstanding service to both schools
and members of our supply team. The Education Specialists hold the REC
audited education accreditation which recognises our recruitment
practices are of the highest standard.
As part of our continued growth we are searching for an ambitious,
determined individual to join our established team based in our head
office in Knowlsey, Liverpool.
This is a unique opportunity to work within an established team and a
company with an excellent reputation within the areas it operates.
We are seeking an education recruitment consultant to manage an
established client base and expand on our success.
As an education recruitment consultant, you will be responsible for
working with established and new clients responding to their needs and
ensuring that TES meets those requirements. This role involves
identifying potential new clients and business opportunities within
the areas you are responsible for.
We are seeking an individual who has experience in dealing
professionally and efficiently with clients and is able to effectively
respond to both the needs of clients and supply staff.
This role would ideally suit an individual who has a background
working in recruitment, account management or a sales environment.
Knowledge of working with education clients would be advantageous but
is not essential.
Responsibilities
• Building positive, trusting relationships with clients.
• Identifying potential new clients and business opportunities.
• Using initiative to develop further business within client schools.
• Communicating with clients and supply staff providing a high
standard of service at all times.
• Attending meetings with new and existing clients.
• Maintaining a good understanding of clients and their needs.
• Maintaining a good understand of the supply team and their
capabilities.
• Advertising for roles using a range of media
• Managing interviews.
• Completing clearance/vetting procedures in line with REC guidelines.
• Liaising with other organisations as required.
• Creating accurate invoices.
Requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A polite, friendly and diplomatic manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to generate ideas
• The ability to prioritise and manage several different tasks at once
• An excellent understanding of proving excellent customer service
• The ability to plan and work effectively to deadlines
• The ability to thrive in pressured situations
• A committed and flexible attitude to the job
• Good organisational skills
• Good administrative skills
• A full, current UK driving licence is desirable
Benefits
• Starting salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Extensive training, both in house and industry recognised.
• Company mobile phone.
• Access to a company pool car.
Application for this role is by CV and covering letter